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District of Columbia9 hours ago

LGBT exhibition at D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum opens May 16

‘LGBT Jews in the Federal City’ arrives for WorldPride and beyond

a&e features20 hours ago

In stressful times, escape to Rehoboth Beach

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Down to shuck!

Congress21 hours ago

Garcia confronts Noem over gay asylum seeker ‘forcibly removed’ to El Salvador

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Real Estate7 months ago

Avoiding the basement blahs

Renovating a lower level can add significant value to your home

Out & About3 years ago

Md. charity to host fundraiser for LGBTQ Ukrainian refugees

Opinions3 years ago

Haas Fund’s tone-deaf message to the LGBTQ community

Florida3 years ago

First lawsuit filed against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law in Florida

Theater3 years ago

Would you take a dream job if it meant nonstop surveillance?

Local3 years ago

Comings & Goings

Out & About3 years ago

DC History Center to host discussion about displacement of Black residents

HRC: GOP reconciliation bill would imperil critical LGBTQ-specific programs

Rehoboth Beach3 days ago

Del. Gov. Meyer to join Washington Blade party in Rehoboth on Friday

World Pride 20252 days ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

Peru2 days ago

Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

Real Estate4 days ago

Impact of federal gov’t RIF on D.C.’s rental market

Local4 days ago

Blade names Delaware journalism fellowship recipient

Theater4 days ago

A trip ‘through media, memory to examine cultural imperialism’

World Pride 2025

World Pride 20252 days ago

Tourists, locals express concerns about WorldPride security

Officials say no credible threats have been reported

District of Columbia2 days ago

Rainbow History Project WorldPride exhibition to open May 18

District of Columbia3 days ago

D.C. gears up for a weekend of trans empowerment

District of Columbia3 days ago

¡Libre Soy! Latinx Pride comes to D.C.

Commentary7 days ago

‘A New Alliance for a New Millenium, 2003-2020’

a&e features1 week ago

Your guide to the many Pride celebrations in D.C. region

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Politics

Congress3 days ago

HRC: GOP reconciliation bill would imperil critical LGBTQ-specific programs

Republicans on House Ways and Means Committee released full text Monday

Congress2 weeks ago

Top Congressional Democrats reintroduce Equality Act on Trump’s 100th day in office

Politics3 weeks ago

George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud case

Congress3 weeks ago

Democratic lawmakers travel to El Salvador, demand information about gay Venezuelan asylum seeker

Congress4 weeks ago

Goodlander endorses Pappas’s Senate bid

Congress4 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Garcia demands answers on deportation of gay Venezuelan asylum seeker

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Local

District of Columbia2 days ago

Jeanine Pirro has mixed record on LGBTQ rights in N.Y.

District of Columbia3 days ago

Oral arguments held in Casa Ruby civil suit appeals case

District of Columbia3 days ago

Celebrate Frank Kameny’s 100th birthday at Supreme Court event

Rehoboth Beach3 days ago

Del. Gov. Meyer to join Washington Blade party in Rehoboth on Friday

District of Columbia3 days ago

¡Libre Soy! Latinx Pride comes to D.C.

Local4 days ago

Blade names Delaware journalism fellowship recipient

World

World2 days ago

New stock exchange initiative promotes LGBTQ inclusion in private sector

'Ringing the Bell for LGBTIQ+ Equality' campaign kicked off in Toronto on Tuesday

Peru2 days ago

Peruvian activists react to Pope Leo XIV’s election

Uruguay2 days ago

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica dies at 89

Trinidad and Tobago3 days ago

OAS commission criticizes Trinidad and Tobago homosexuality recriminalization ruling

Cuba4 days ago

No olvidar el 11 de mayo

The Vatican1 week ago

American cardinal chosen as next pope

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National News

State Department1 week ago

Rubio mum on Hungary’s Pride ban

Lawmakers on April 30 urged secretary of state to condemn anti-LGBTQ bill, constitutional amendment

Federal Government1 week ago

HRC memo details threats to LGBTQ community in Trump budget

U.S. Supreme Court1 week ago

Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce trans military ban

Federal Government1 week ago

Trump admin cancels more than $800 million in LGBTQ health grants

Federal Government2 weeks ago

RFK Jr.’s HHS report pushes therapy, not medical interventions, for trans youth

The White House2 weeks ago

Trump nominates Mike Waltz to become next UN ambassador

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Arts & Entertainment

Movies9 hours ago

‘Pink Narcissus’ reasserts queer identity in the face of repression

Gorgeously restored film a surreal fantasia on gay obsessions

Photos3 days ago

PHOTOS: Xunami Muse at Shakers

Theater4 days ago

A trip ‘through media, memory to examine cultural imperialism’

Music & Concerts6 days ago

Underdog glorious: a personal remembrance of Jill Sobule

Books7 days ago

I’m a lesbian and LGBTQ books would have changed my life

Out & About7 days ago

DJs to hold panel discussion on music, identity

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Photos2 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

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PHOTOS: Cherry ‘Fire’

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PHOTOS: Night of Champions

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PHOTOS: Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant

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PHOTOS: La Loca

Photos2 months ago

PHOTOS: Freddie’s Follies

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Opinions5 years ago

Overcoming baseball’s sexist, homophobic traditions

Next Level controversy illustrates deep problems in the sport
homepage news5 years ago

New Equality Virginia executive director rallies support for LGBTQ rights bills

Vee Lamneck at group's helm with Democrats controlling the General Assembly
Arts & Entertainment5 years ago

Actor DJ Qualls comes out

DJ Qualls, known for his role in “The Man in the High Castle” and appearances in several other popular television shows and movies, has become the...
homepage news5 years ago

Foreign policy gets renewed focus in Democratic debate

Candidates spar on Iraq war, but repudiate Trump's approach
Music & Concerts5 years ago

Khan to perform at MLK concert

‘Let Freedom Ring’ is Jan. 20 at Kennedy Center
Bars & Parties5 years ago

Pretty Boi celebrates 4th

Local drag king troupe performs Jan. 19
Miscellaneous5 years ago

YouTuber NikkieTutorials reveals she is trans

A popular YouTuber who has been sharing beauty tutorials for the last 11 years has come out as transgender. Nikkie de Jager, known as NikkieTutorials to...
National5 years ago

Tennessee sends anti-LGBTQ adoption bill to governor’s desk

Governor has already signaled he'd sign religious freedom bill
Noticias en Español5 years ago

¡Libera a Yariel!

Colaborador del Blade sufre tratamiento inhumano bajo custodia de ICE
Arts & Entertainment5 years ago

New docuseries claims repressed sexuality key in downfall of Aaron Hernandez

A Netflix docuseries dropping this week alleges that former NFL star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez was gay, and that repression of his sexuality was a...